Quality Director

** 11963 *
* ** PRS Facility

Location:

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* Albertville, AL (PRSC Corp HQ) - 001

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* Job Purpose:

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* The Director of Quality  responsible for providing leadership and direction for all aspects of the Quality Management throughout Progress Rail Services but typically specializes in one of the company business units, in this case Rail Infrastructure. This role ensures that best practices are properly documented and communicated across the division to minimize waste by ensuring the

proper methods are being executed.

** Req :*
* 11963

** Company

Description:

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* Progress Rail stands at the intersection of legacy and innovation-driving the future of rail with a pioneering spirit. Since its founding in 1983, the company has grown to become one of the world's largest and most trusted providers of railroad products, services, and technologies. Today, Progress Rail delivers a comprehensive portfolio of cost-effective solutions to railway customers around the globe. From the rails themselves to the EMD® locomotives that ride them, the company's products are in operation across more than 100 countries-powering progress and connecting communities.

In 2006, Progress Rail joined Caterpillar Inc., further strengthening its ability to lead the rail industry with cutting-edge technology, unmatched expertise, and a commitment to excellence. At Progress Rail, the team is not just building the future of rail-they are making history every day.

** Education / Training:*
* College/University degree - BS in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering preferred;

 Min 10 years Quality Assurance experience, including leading teams of engineers and/or Six Sigma

professionals;

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* Job Title:

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* Quality Director

** City:*
* Albertville

** Key Job Elements:*
* Key Job Elements

Duties and responsibilities

 Provide leadership to quality / test managers, team leaders and professional staff;

 Establish and develop common processes and procedures for the Business Unit;

 Instill a quality culture by developing and deploying a comprehensive quality assurance, continuous

improvement and supplier quality strategy;

 Supplier Quality:  Ensure the proper execution of product introduction through the PPAP process;

 New Product Introduction:
Ensure proper procedures are followed to validate the process and products

are introduced with minimal interruptions and defects;

 Participate as a business partner with the operations staff in managing and leading the direction of the

business;

 May provide 6 Sigma leadership, change management directions and guidance in proactively identifying

opportunities and removing / eliminating barriers;

 Lead audit function and process across the division and each facility regarding Continuous Improvement

opportunities, and compliance of AAR standards, ISO certification and EN standards/certification;

 Manage budget to plan;

 Select and develop team members;

 Troubleshoot issues and provide recommendations for resolutions;

 Manage QMS to ensure facility and operations comply to standards;

 Monitor daily QMS operations and communicate with key stakeholders regarding quality;

 Work with design team to implement corrective actions and improve process and overall product;

 Coordinate with supplier team to manage quality and responsible for vendor communication;

 Work with program teams to complete product launches on schedule;

 Regular interaction with customer and maintain customer issues logs;

 Contribute and assist in the development of Quality Control plan.

 Understanding of ISO 9001 standards and practice

** Qualifications and

Experience:

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* Knowledge of diverse manufacturing processes

 Proven track record of reducing cost of poor quality;

 Experience driving up first pass yields, and reducing scrap/rework;

 Knowledge and experience with AAR standards, ISO 9001 certification/audits and relevant EN

standards/requirements/certification;

 Extensive experience with ISO, LEAN, Six Sigma, 6S and TQM methodologies;

 Ability to travel 20% to 40% domestically and internationally;

 MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Visio;

 Above average troubleshooting skills;

 High level of analytical ability where problems are complex.

Knowledge of the rail industry…